I have not commented much on Billy's quietly touted solo project "Electronic Tonic" (which is a working title I assume). He indicated it was out there...and he's right.
I have heard a sampling of a song that, while it may not make the album, is likely an indication of where Billy is heading. It is an electronic tour de force, with moderately auto tuned vocals, beatbox synthesizer drums, keyboards, and other electronica touches. It is indeed different, but the little bit I have heard sounds awesome! Billy is unique, among a select few that artistically continue to change, rearrange, innovate and create, even after being in the game for 45+ years. This album may not win over all ZZ fans, but it's not meant to. It is what Billy wants to do, and I am guessing that he will gain some new followers based on this new direction.
Let's hope after the imminent success of "La Futura" and supporting tour that Billy hunkers down and puts his full effort and imagination into this very exciting project.
If you have an open mind, you will like what you hear...
Billy has stated an affinity for a different type of music with dance beats and loops and stuff that is "off the grid". XXX proves that he was ready to veer off in a different direction (Beatbox, Dreadmon), although he probably reined it in a little bit to try to sell some records. Those that were put off by XXX might be totally against his solo stuff, but who knows? He has already said that he has lots of "non-ZZ" stuff in the can ready to release.
ReplyDeleteSo the question is this: Are hardcore ZZ fans ready for Billy's new solo stuff? We shall see...
Where can we hear that sample???
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